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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655,765.20, 3,983,129.40 and 882,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655,765.20, 3,983,129.40 and 882,837.20 is: 1,324,083.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655,765.20 : 3,983,129.40 = 882,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655,765.20/3,983,129.40 = 882,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655,765.20x = 3,983,129.40 × 882,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655,765.20x = 3,516,454,806,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,454,806,733.68/2,655,765.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324,083.47

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